Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
ilvensis
ID:
1110122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. 158. 1810 18 ; & Tr. Linn. Soc. 11: 173. 1815. HB. 46. Chr. 282. NPfl. 161

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001109460



Common Names

  • Woodsia ilvensis
  • Elfin Woodsia
  • Ilvensis Woodsia


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Description

Woodsia ilvensis (also called Rusty Woodsia, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Woodsiaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and Mexico. It is a terrestrial fern found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Woodsia ilvensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Woodsia ilvensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Woodsia ilvensis can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Woodsia ilvensis

Woodsia ilvensis is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan and Alabama.

Species in the Woodsia genus

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

Species in the Woodsiaceae family

Woodsia asiatica, Woodsia calcarea, Woodsia heterophylla, Woodsia microsora, Woodsia nikkoensis, Woodsia pinnatifida, Woodsia pseudoilvensis, Woodsia pseudopolystichoides, Woodsia pulchella, Woodsia saitoana, Woodsia subintermedia, Woodsia tryonis, Woodsia gorovoii, Woodsia polystichoides, Woodsia burgessiana, Woodsia abbeae, Woodsia alpina, Woodsia glabella, Woodsia gracilis, Woodsia ilvensis, Woodsia mexicana, Woodsia obtusa, Woodsia oregana, Woodsia plummerae, Woodsia scopulina, Woodsia angolensis, Woodsia montevidensis, Woodsia appalachiana, Woodsia mollis, Woodsia cochisensis, Woodsia neomexicana, Woodsia phillipsii, Woodsia manchuriensis, Woodsia cycloloba, Woodsia lanosa, Woodsia rosthorniana, Woodsia subcordata, Woodsia hancockii, Woodsia macrochlaena, Woodsia cinnamomea, Woodsia shensiensis, Woodsia sinica, Woodsia indusiosa, Woodsia macrospora, Woodsia oblonga, Woodsia andersonii, Woodsia elongata, Woodsia pubescens, Woodsia okamotoi, Woodsia pilosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602660: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.